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MBJ → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning progression from the turquoise waters of Jamaica to the wild wetlands of the Everglades and the sprawling theme park complexes of Central Florida during the descent.
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Montego Bay Coastline
Aerial views of the Doctor's Cave Beach and the vibrant coral reefs surrounding the Jamaican north shore upon takeoff.
Zapata Peninsula
The marshy southern coast of Cuba, featuring deep green biosphere reserves and the historic Bay of Pigs.
The Everglades
The 'River of Grass' presents a unique tapestry of sawgrass prairies and mangrove forests as you enter Florida airspace.
Florida Gulf Coast
Glimpses of the white-sand beaches of Naples and Fort Myers and the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
On clear days, the iconic cable-stayed bridge spanning Tampa Bay is visible in the distance to the west.
Disney World Resort
During the final approach into MCO, look for the Epcot Ball and the Magic Kingdom park landmarks.
Sit on the left for flights departing in the late afternoon to witness a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. On the descent, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct circular architecture of Epcot and the sprawling resorts south of Orlando.
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Cayman Trench
The deep blue expanse of the Caribbean Sea over one of the deepest points in the Atlantic Ocean.
Andros Island
Views of the largest island in the Bahamas with its unique 'tongue of the ocean' deep-water drop-off to the east.
Miami Skyline
Distant but clear views of the high-rises in Downtown Miami and the luxury condos of Sunny Isles Beach.
Biscayne Bay
The shallow, turquoise waters of the bay and the northernmost reaches of the Florida Keys.
Space Coast
On the descent from the north or east, look for the distant VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) at Kennedy Space Center.
Lake Nona
The meticulously planned 'Medical City' and golf communities immediately adjacent to Orlando International Airport.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides the best chance to spot the Bahamas archipelago if the pilot takes a more easterly airway to avoid weather over the Florida Straits.
Book Hotels in OrlandoDistance: 1,157 km (719 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: International
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